Pla Tod Katiem Prik Thai (No Batter)
Keto Fried Fish with Garlic and Pepper
Yes, with a tweak: insist on no batter or flour on the fish. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried fish (fillet or whole) heavily seasoned with generous amounts of golden fried garlic and freshly ground black pepper. This dish focuses on savory, pungent flavors and must be prepared without any batter or added sugar in the seasoning.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., Snapper, Barramundi fillet), fresh garlic (minced, fried until crispy), white pepper, black pepper, fish sauce, cooking oil (for frying).
How to make it keto
Insist on no batter or flour on the fish. Specify no added sugar in the seasoning or any accompanying sauce. Request extra fried garlic.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Tod Katiem Prik Thai (No Batter): fried plain with no batter, no sugar, please. Say it: thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning blends; flour or starch used for crisping the fish; some garlic preparations might have added sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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